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Olsewski Family History

Olsewski Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Olszewski, Osowski, Olkowski, Ossowski, Oleski, Olshefski, Olenski

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Where is the Olsewski family from?

You can see how Olsewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsewski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olsewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Olsewski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Olsewski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olsewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olsewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olsewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olsewski. 60% of Olsewski men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Paper Maker
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
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What Olsewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Olsewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsewski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 129 immigration records available for the last name Olsewski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Olsewski. For the veterans among your Olsewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsewski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Olsewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olsewski in 1962 was 76, and 72 in 2003.

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